The short answer
Standard business interruption requires 'direct physical loss or damage' to property. Federal circuit courts have overwhelmingly ruled COVID contamination does not qualify. Endorsements now exist explicitly excluding communicable disease. Parametric or specialty pandemic policies exist but are expensive and limited.
Frequently asked
- What about future pandemics?
- Most carriers now expressly exclude viruses and pandemics — read your renewal endorsements.
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